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Volkswagen India names Bishwajeet Samal as Head of Marketing & PR

Bishwajeet Samal began his career at executive - sales at Star India where he created media awareness and preference amongst the target audience.

Previously, Bishwajeet Samal led Volkswagen as global lead – campaigns and media management.

ITC invests Rs 131 crore in Ample Foods, boosts stake to 43.75%

ITC's shareholding in AFPL stands at 43.75%

AFPL is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling ready-to-cook snacks & meals, sauces & condiments, raw & deli meat

Coupang appoints Sandeep Karwa as new Country Head for Taiwan

Prior to this, Karwa for nearly 13 years has worked with Flipkart as Vice President of the Flipkart Ads Platform, and in other roles.

The appointment comes as Coupang continues to deepen its footprint beyond South Korea, with Taiwan playing a key role in its regional growth strategy.

Marico’s EVP & Head of Digital Business Koteshwar L N steps down

Before joining Marico in November 2023, Koteshwar held key positions at Flipkart, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wipro.

Koteshwar L N, a seasoned leader with vast experience across FMCG, digital business, and branding, steps down from Marico after contributing to its growth in various leadership roles.

Tata Motors’ auto sales dip 5.4% in Q1 2025, exports rise 24.5%

Tata Motors domestic sales dip between Jan-March 2025 (Picture: Moneycontrol)

Tata Motors sold a total of 10,355 units of Curvv between January and March 2025

TRAI received 5,627 broadcast complaints | Marico sees high-teen revenue growth in Q4 | McCain India’s ad cost up by 63%

One of TRAI's primary objectives is to create a fair and equitable environment for all stakeholders in the telecom sector, and audits help ensure that all players are operating under the same rules and regulations.

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SC rejects PIL seeking social media ban for children under 13

Referencing a study conducted by Social Media Matters, the petition highlighted that a significant number of young users spend over five hours a day on social media, engaging with content designed to induce addictive behaviours.

Court emphasizes that policy decisions on social media regulation for minors rest with the government, while granting petitioners the option to approach the Centre with their concerns.

McCain India’s ad cost up by 63% to Rs 88 crore in FY24

McCain India's plant

The net profit of McCain India reduced by 29.4% to Rs 89 crore in FY24 from Rs 126 crore in FY23

TRAI received 44,734 telecom and 5,627 broadcast complaints in 2023-24

The Annual Report of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for the year 2023-24 also reported that Authority received most of its funds from government grants. The total income was around Rs 57.4 crore, with expenses mounting to approximately Rs 53.2 crore.